{what i loved this week}

This week both flew by and felt like it took forever to get to Friday!  The What I Loved posts have been absent from the past two weeks because I have been insanely busy, but today it's back full of tons of good stuff for your internet viewing pleasure.

on pinterest:  This bold tablescape's color scheme would be amazing for a bright Thanksgiving table or a fabulous birthday dinner party!  I have never really loved the use of vellum in paper goods, but it is so chic used as a menu here- especially since you can see through to the amazing black/white striped plate.

on instagram:  Genius idea to re-purpose old office files to serve cakes and brownies at a party.  Love this cozy styled nook- especially the feminine floral pillow.  I think I need this print in my life- actually I know I do.

in real life: As you might have seen on Instagram, I was in NYC for a hot minute last week shooting some fun holiday videos with Glam Media. This photo was taken by my amazing make-up artist for the two day shoot, Roberto, of the amazing production team!

on the internets:  A Christmas Vacation drinking game- who wants to come over for a little viewing party?!?!

on the blogs:  A gorgeous gold DIY magnolia wreath for the holidays that I would probably leave up long after New Year's Eve.  These matte black painted vases are so chic and could turn any array of thirft store vases into a modern tablescape.

on my wishlist: Well it's freezing in Chicago so I guess I'll shop for a new summer kaftan- this beautiful Mara Hoffman one is one sale from $350 to $99!!!!  I would love to cluster 5 or 6 of these geo pendants over a dining table.  A fun holiday bracelet that reminds me of a glitzy bow-tie.  Last year I fell in love with the brand Three Floor when I bought this dress and I think this black lace one would be the perfect frock to add to my collection of one!

{friday cocktail: the bee's pajamas}

If you are an avid reader of 100 Layer Cake (my all-time favorite wedding blog) then you have for sure come across the beautiful cocktail creations of Pharmacie LA plus you might remember Talmadge's guest post on this blog last winter.  Recently Pharmacie gave away a few of their classic cocktail recipes to Refinery 29 and I just knew I had to try The Bee's Pajamas.  Not only because it sounds delicious and refreshing, but I am always on the look out for new ways to use our bottle of Green Chartreuse.  I also love any cocktail that uses the exact same amount for every ingredient to make it easy to remember when in a pinch away from home!

Cheers!

{new additions}

It's about that time again for a little round up of some new additions around our place and my closet! Check out previous round ups right here.

 {Target has a whole line of jewelry boxes like this one in a variety of patterns and sizes.  This one is the medium sized one of the bunch and I love that the gold is more subtle against some of the more metallic gold pieces in our home}

 {hard to see in the photo, but another great find from Target (seriously so much good home stuff in stores right now!) this glass bottomed black lattice tray.  We previously used a solid white tray from CB2 in this spot, but I really like how this one allows you to see through to the bottom shelf of our coffee table} 

 {while I would loooove to own a Chanel 2.55, the price tag is just insane to me at this point in life.  This purse is a great alternative that I stumbled upon randomly while shopping on Amazon and the affordable price doesn't make me terrified to bring it out of my home-plus its genuine leather! With Amazon's generous return policy I decided it was worth a shot to check it out and I was extremely surprised at how well made this purse is. }

{I am obsessed with bright pink lipstick and finally treated myself to this YSL one I have had my eye on for some time}

 {a vintage cocktail napkin holder my mom found for me in the estate sale wonderland that it california wine country}

{muji's new bowls from C. Wonder. dogs gotta get fancy too right?!?}